Director, Operations Engineering — Lead High-Speed Automation

Flex; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is seeking a Director, Operations Engineering in Austin, TX to lead the automation engineering function across Final Assembly, Testing and Packaging. You will coach a large team, design advanced automation solutions, review mechanical/electrical diagrams, manage projects within budget and schedule, and collaborate with cross-site teams on automation strategies.

The role requires high-speed automation experience, strong leadership, and experience in FDA-regulated manufacturing environments,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience and training plus a minimum of 8 years of management experience.
• A Master’s or MBA degree is preferred.
• High speed automation experience.
• Great leadership and communication experience.
• Experience in large size companies.
• Manufacturing experience.
• Establish and drive initiatives for department and production KPIs.
• Ability to hire and/or move resources across the organization in order to meet priorities and deadlines.
• Understanding of medical validation processes (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Experience in building an engineering organization and managing 300 people or more.
• Support of a 24/7 production operation.
• Experience working in a cross-metrics organization.
• Supporting an organization coexisting with the customer on site.
• Experience in an FDA regulated manufacturing environment (Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, Food or Consumer industries).
• FDA Audit Experience (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Able to manage/develop/coach automation engineering team to meet automation goals.
• Able to design from low to complex automation solutions for Final Assembly, Testing and Packaging including equipment, processes and tools.
• Participate in design reviews. Understand mechanical drawings, electrical and pneumatic diagrams identifying potential risk and errors.
• Manage projects within budget and time constraints.
• Willing to travel and collaborate with sites on automation requirement.
• Able to forecast diligently on execution plan with interest to achieve implementation.
• Manage startup efforts, commission automation system and training for engineers plus technician.
• Implement cost effective automation, with transparent quotation process.
• Provide status reports as per established schedule with ability to drive for implementation.
• Ability to identify and manage areas of risk in design documentation/specifications.
• Prepare and maintain documentation related to the operation of the automation equipment.
• Requires a strong work ethic, negotiating skills and an innovation mindset.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Automation engineering

Manufacturing experience

Project management

Resource planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s or MBA preferred

Job description

Flex is seeking a Director, Operations Engineering in Austin, TX to lead the automation engineering function across Final Assembly, Testing and Packaging. You will coach a large team, design advanced automation solutions, review mechanical/electrical diagrams, manage projects within budget and schedule, and collaborate with cross-site teams on automation strategies.

The role requires high-speed automation experience, strong leadership, and experience in FDA-regulated manufacturing environments,